South Africa – Wine Exports Resume

Good news, the government of South Africa is permitting wine exports to resume.  The information was published in the Government Gazette confirming the update to the current regulations:     1. During the lockdown period, the transportation of the wines and any other fresh produce products at the sea ports and International Airports Designated as Port…

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Shipping Update April 7, 2020

We’re here to help you navigate your shipments during these challenging times!   You can learn more about what to expect for shipping (highlights below) in the next few months and more details in the latest North American Market Update (please contact us if you are not included in the distribution).  Ocean carriers reduce capacity (cancel sailings)…

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Shipping from Europe? Here’s some important information

If you are planning any shipments from Europe in the near term, we wanted to give you some information specific to planning your lead times.   Reduced weekly capacity from Europe to the US Major carriers have started introducing sailing service changes (cancelling specific vessels on a schedule rotation or suspending services on key shipping corridors. …

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USA – News Update for North American Shippers

We’re operating in a new normal today.  We remain committed to keeping the Hillebrand network fully operational, with business continuity protocols in place around the globe.  With tightening restrictions worldwide, shipping demand is dropping and this will prolong the disruption to ocean service schedules, equipment supply and financial pressure for carriers.   Learn more about what…

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